Prepare the skin before summer

| Getting a healthy tan involves not only taking care of your skin but also taking care of yourself from the inside.

Sunbaths taken in moderation and adequate protection can be beneficial against certain skin disorders such as acne, eczema or, as well as to achieve a better appearance.

But we must not forget the damaging effects on both health and beauty that can occur if taken in excess and without taking the appropriate measures: skin photoaging from cumulative and irreversible damage from the sun or even skin cancer.

Therefore, if you notice any symptoms it is very important that you turn to your and consult a dermatology specialist.

External care

• Prepare the skin with a previous one to eliminate dead cells and achieve a uniform color.
• Gentle cleansing of the skin. Not forgetting the eye contour since it is the area that ages before, with specific products, or the neck and neckline that, although they have been somewhat hidden in winter, we will soon wear them in the summer.
• Hydration: In addition to cleaning, we will apply moisturizing and emollient creams that provide optimal hydration to the skin and, therefore, improve its appearance.
• Avoid using potentially photosensitive products (cosmetics, perfumes, some drugs, etc.) before exposing yourself to the sun.
• We will choose the morning moisturizer with a protection factor of at least 30 since even in the city, at this time we have to protect ourselves from the sun.

Internal care

• Correct hydration: essential at this time of year when body perspiration increases and in which we must drink at least two liters of water daily, also in the form of infusions, natural juices or vegetable broths.
• More fruits, vegetables and greens: they are rich in water, as well as antioxidant vitamins and minerals that will allow us to fight against free radicals that damage cell molecules and membranes, shortening their life and accelerating the aging process.

• Beta-carotene: it is the precursor pigment that accelerates tanning by promoting the synthesis of melanin, which in turn will act as a natural filter against ultraviolet rays and will provide us with the desired tan. It is found in apricot, carrot, peach, mango, papaya, tomatoes, pumpkin, spinach ...
• : they will help us prepare against solar radiation by reducing the harmful effects. It is in wheat germ, vegetable oils (olive, corn, sunflower), nuts, legumes and brown rice, and egg yolk.
• : its antioxidant action fights the radicals generated by the sun and at the skin level it participates in the synthesis of collagen. We find it especially in citrus fruits such as grapefruit, orange, lemon or tangerine, in it, peppers, broccoli and among others.
• From the group of, riboflavin or vitamin B2 will strengthen our skin and hair and will provide us with milk, yogurt, cheese, green vegetables, legumes, fish, eggs and chicken.
• Regarding minerals: selenium (brewer's yeast, bran and wheat germ, avocado, garlic, onions, shellfish and lean meat), zinc (liver, shellfish, legumes and pumpkin seeds) , sulfur (garlic and onion, asparagus, legumes and fish) and silicon (bananas, green beans, onion and nuts) help to maintain the elasticity and good appearance of the skin.

• To get a flattering but also healthy tan, it is important to start taking care of it on the outside, but also on the inside.
• Sunbaths taken in moderation and adequate protection can be beneficial against certain skin disorders such as acne, eczema or psoriasis.
• Drinking enough water and following a diet rich in vegetables are allies of the skin.

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